Community Engagement Coordinator- Gulfton/Sharpstown (Bilingual)

Working at Harris County Precinct 4: You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking. What you will do for Harris County Precinct 4 (HCP4) Harris County Precinct 4 seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator for the Gulfton and Sharpstown region. This position is an integral part of the Community Engagement team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a team to support the implementation of strategic goals for engaging and empowering the community. The coordinator will work in a defined geographical region within Precinct 4. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as a community relations liaison between constituents and the office of Precinct 4, representing the office at community events by presenting certificates and resolutions, speaking publicly, and/or relaying concerns to the office. Assess and gain an understanding of regional community dynamics, needs, and issues by building and cultivating relationships with community members and organizations. Build coalitions with a variety of stakeholders to improve relationships, expand partner bases, provide resources to constituents, and contribute to strategies that will resolve concerns. Clearly and consistently communicate community needs to Community Engagement Manager through weekly reports, proposals, and memos as needed. Communicate and disseminate policy priorities and issue areas to constituents/communities of interest. Execute regional direct-action plans to improve civic engagement and empower communities. Execute short-term and long-term community engagement special projects with excellence. Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited college or university. Three (3) years of experience in addressing constituent concerns, case management, community engagement, community/movement building through fieldwork, nonprofit, union, government, or issue-based campaigns. Valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record. Bilingual fluency in Spanish Ability to meet goals and reporting requirements on a weekly basis under strict deadlines. Availability to work evening and weekends. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite including, but not limited to: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Working knowledge of community building and grassroots organizing techniques to identify community stakeholders. Skilled at initiating and holding conversations with various stakeholders to find out important matters to them and their communities. Ability to evaluate trends and make suggestions for community improvement through delivery of programs, services, events, and more. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Communications, Public Relations, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university Bilingual fluency in another language What You Will Get in Return: You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking. Featured Benefits: Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees. HARRIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

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